Health Sciences

Majors

In the Health Sciences Pathway, students can choose from programs focused on patient
care, healthcare technology, social and human services, and sports and exercise science.
Majors include nursing, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology,
massage therapy, veterinary technology, sports and exercise, and more. Scroll down
for a full list of majors in this Pathway.

Degree and Certificate Types

Associate of Science Degree

The A.S. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of
science, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public and many private colleges/universities.

Associate of Arts Degree

The A.A. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of
arts, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public institution and many private
colleges/universities.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

An A.A.S. degree provides skills and credential to enter the workforce immediately,
with select transfer options to continue on for a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline.

Associate of Technical Studies Degree

Combines two or more programs into one two-year degree. Some departments offer predesigned
A.T.S. degrees, or you can work with your advisor and program chair(s) to design a
custom major.

Certificate

A certificate provides intensive study (usually 1-2 semesters) in a specific discipline.
Earning a certificate does not qualify you to transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree,
although some certificates combine to lead to an associate degree.